Category: Digital Parenting

  • Safe Movie Streaming for Kids: What Parents Should Know

    Not too long ago, streaming referred to the steady flow of water in a river or sunlight pouring through a window. But for today’s kids, the word has an entirely different meaning—one tied to endless entertainment at their fingertips. They may never know the original definition, but one thing is certain: movie streaming isn’t going…

  • What is Brain Rot and What Parents Should Know

    Back in 1884, Henry David Thoreau asked: “While England endeavours to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour cure the brain rot – which prevails so much more widely and fatally?” Fast forward to 2024, and “brain rot” was voted Oxford’s Word of the Year (technically two words, but let’s ignore that).   And…

  • Social Media Self-Diagnosis: What Parents Should Know

     I never gave much thought to social media self-diagnosis until a recent trip to a doctor for a minor ailment. The sign that hung on the doctor’s door said this:  It was both amusing and eye-opening.  Diagnosis-related medical content has become increasingly widespread on social media, flooding user feeds with stories of illnesses, symptoms, and…

  •  Effective Screen Time Management Strategies for Parents.

    In the 2008 American animated science fiction film WALL-E, humans float around on hoverchairs, mesmerized by their screens, unaware of real life passing them by. This dystopian scenario isn’t too far from reality today, where children and teens spend an increasing amount of time glued to their devices. According to AACAP’s 2024 statistics, children ages…

  • How Virtual Violence Affects Children’s Mental Health

    Understanding Virtual Violence Let’s start with the basics: what exactly is virtual violence? It’s any form of aggression or violent behavior depicted through digital media. Think about the intense battles in video games, action-packed fight scenes in movies, or even harmful content circulating on social media. This isn’t limited to just overtly graphic material; subtle…

  • How Artificial Intelligence Influences Kids Online: Benefits and Risks

    Isaac Asimov’s famous Three Laws of Robotics were designed to ensure that robots could never harm humans. Yet, in almost every science fiction tale, a robot or any Artificial Intelligence tool inevitably finds a loophole, leading to chaos. Think of HAL9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey, whose mission to “help” ended in paranoia and disaster,…

  • Kids Online Safety Act: Key Info for Parents

    Did you know that 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. has experienced online bullying? According to a research study of American teens ages 12-15, those who used social media over three hours each day faced twice the risk of having depression and anxiety symptoms. These statistics are just the tip of the iceberg when…

  • Mobicip Reaches 3 Million App Users: Empowering Parents Worldwide to Create Safer Digital Experiences

     Mobicip, a leader in parental control and digital safety solutions, proudly announces a significant milestone: surpassing 3 million app users worldwide. This achievement underscores the trust families place in Mobicip to create a secure digital environment for their children. With 75% of its user base in the US, 10% in the UK and Canada, and…

  • Setting Healthy Screen Time Limits for Kids

    “If we want our children to move mountains, we have to first let them out of their chairs,” said Nicolette Sowder, founder of Wilder Child. Not just their chairs—but their devices, too. Screens are everywhere. From TVs and tablets to smartphones and gaming consoles, they’ve become such an integral part of our daily lives that…

  • Unlocking the Benefits of Podcasts for Children: A Guide for Parents

    I was surprised one evening to find my little one sitting quietly, cross-legged, eyes closed, listening intently to a voice that spins tales of adventure, science, or history. No screens, no flashing lights—just imagination at work. This is the world of podcasts, a medium that has quietly surged in popularity, transforming the way we consume…